Register your .ca domain name
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About the .ca domain
A quick overview to help you choose and register a .ca domain
What is a .ca domain?
.ca is Canada’s country-code domain, managed by CIRA. It’s mainly used by people, businesses, and organizations with a Canadian presence; registrants must meet Canada-presence requirements.
Who is a .ca domain for?
A .ca domain works well for Canadian businesses, local services, nonprofits, and creators who want to reach people in Canada. It helps signal a clear Canadian focus for projects of any size.
Why choose a .ca domain?
A .ca domain helps visitors immediately identify a Canada-based website, which can improve clarity and trust. It also supports a consistent brand across web addresses, email, and marketing as your business grows.
Domain information for .ca
TLD
.ca
Minimum registration period
1 year
Maximum registration period
3 years
Is IDN supported
Yes
Is DNSSEC supported
Yes
Why register your domain with Hostinger?
No technical knowledge required
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Free domain privacy protection
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Competitive pricing
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.ca domain FAQs
What does a .ca domain mean?
A .ca domain is the country code top-level domain for Canada. It is commonly used by Canadian businesses, organizations, and individuals to show a clear Canadian connection.
Is a .ca domain trusted?
Yes. .ca is an official country-code TLD with its own registry, CIRA, and it works normally in browsers, email, and search engines. It is a standard domain extension, not a special add-on.
Is a .ca a good domain?
Yes, if your audience is in Canada or your project is Canada-focused. Search engines treat it like other TLDs for SEO, so content and relevance matter more than the extension.
Should I choose a .ca domain or .com domain?
Choose .ca if you want to signal a Canadian audience, business, or location. Choose .com if you want the most familiar global option or the name you want is already taken.
Who can register a .ca domain?
Anyone can register a .ca domain, but the registrant must meet CIRA’s Canadian Presence Requirements. In practice, that means you need an approved connection to Canada.
Are there restrictions on .ca domains?
Yes. .ca domains must follow CIRA naming rules and reserved-name policies, and the registrant must keep a valid Canadian Presence link. Some names may also be unavailable because they are reserved or already registered.
How much does a .ca domain cost?
At Hostinger, a .ca domain costs ₹879 for the first year. After that, the renewal fee is ₹1,489/year.
As Hostinger is an ICANN-accredited registrar, your domain is managed securely. Auto-renewal helps prevent expiration, and 24/7 support is available. You can also transfer your domain to Hostinger at any time.